Make Labor Day extra festive and delicious—with this fun American flag vegetable platter! Kids will love the bright colors, fun flag design, and having a healthy snack they can pick and choose from. It’s an easy, patriotic way for nannies to add a little holiday fun to snack time. You Will Need: 1 Large Cookie […]
Frozen Yogurt Banana Pops
Frozen yogurt banana pops are a creamy, gut-healthy alternative to chocolate that freeze into a delicious treat. Using thick Greek yogurt or thick plant-based yogurt works best ensuring a thick coating that grips the banana perfectly. Regular thin yogurt will drip off. Best Flavor Combinations: Strawberry Shortcake: Dip bananas in strawberry Greek yogurt and roll […]
Cottage Cheese Chips
Crispy, crunchy, and packed with protein, these cottage cheese chips are a simple kid-friendly snack that feels like a treat but sneaks in some extra nutrition, too! They are a perfect snack for little hands and surprisingly easy for nannies to make. You Will Need: Baking SheetParchment PaperBlender or Food ProcessorMeasuring Cups and Spoons1 cup […]
Watermelon Pops
Frozen watermelon pops are a simple and refreshing summer treat kids love! They’re naturally sweet, juicy, and extra fun to eat on a popsicle stick. This easy nanny and parent approved recipe is perfect for cooling down during a hot day of outdoor play. You Will Need: Watermelon Sharp Knife Cutting Board Popsicle Sticks Parchment […]
Red, White, and Blue Shish Kabobs
Looking for a festive kid-friendly snack for the 4th of July? These easy fruit shish kabobs are a sweet way to celebrate! Let little hands build their own patriotic treat by adding fresh strawberries, juicy blueberries, and marshmallows onto skewers. You Will Need: Kid-Friendly Bamboo SkewersStrawberriesBlueberriesMarshmallows What to Do: 1. Wash the fruit and hull […]
Honey-Basted Grilled Peaches
Kids love summer fruit! These grilled honey basted peaches turn a simple fruit into a warm, sweet, and fun treat! Grilling brings out the natural sweetness of juicy peaches while the honey creates a delicious caramelized coating. Served with creamy Greek yogurt, this easy recipe makes a perfect kid-friendly snack, dessert, or summer treat. Be […]
Crispy Baked Vegetable Chips
Crispy baked zucchini and yellow squash chips are the kind of healthy snack kids don’t even realize is good for them! Even picky eaters get excited when veggies turn into crispy “chips.” I have no reference for the recipe since it’s such a simple recipe that I have been making these vegetable chips for kids […]
Salad in a Jar: A Nanny’s Own Meal Prep Hack
For nannies who pack lunch on the go, like me, these Glass Salad Mason Jars with Dressing Cups are a game-changer. I have been dieting this year and lost a lot of weight. These 32-ounce glass jars have helped me keep me on track and continue eating healthy, low calorie, high protein, and high fiber […]
Homemade Fruit Leather
Homemade fruit leather is the snack that feels like a treat but quietly wins at nutrition. It’s simple, customizable, and a fun way to use up ripe fruit before it turns into a science experiment on the counter. It is simple to blend fresh or frozen fruit, spread, bake, peel, and cut into strips. Children […]
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl
This Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl is always a kid favorite because it’s naturally sweet, colorful, and fun for them to build. The fresh bananas, juicy berries, and tiny chia seeds create a mix of textures kids love, while the warm drizzle of peanut butter makes it feel like a cozy treat. It’s a healthy, high […]